Portable Dishwasher

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

GE WD24X10042 Unicouple for Dishwasher

Works with the following models: General Electric GLC4100NBB
General Electric GLC4100NWW
Part Number WD24X10042
Genuine Replacement Part

Hunter 21628 Palermo 52-Inch 5-Blade Ceiling Fan, Brushed Bronze with Black and Walnut Blades

Great fan, tricky install
Amazon shipped this item me very quickly and I installed it just today. Installation with this fan was trickier than others I had installed. There were too many screws, literally...I had screws left over and I followed the instructions precisely. The install took about 2 hours.

The fan is very quiet, and the light is sufficient. I wish the light could dim, but I knew it couldn't going into it. I'd check the Hunter website and make sure the blades co-ordinate with your existing decor...the website shows the true colors more accurately than Amazon's pictures.

Not recommended!
Let me preface this with two items. First, I remodel homes as a hobby and have installed many fans in the past. Second, I have used Hunter products in several previous projects and been happy with them. I don't know what has happened at Hunter, but everything about their products have gone downhill. The instructions are horrible. One example, the drawing of many of the screws do not match what comes with the fan. It almost seems like the assembly instructions were done in another country. On the subject of parts - some were missing. The overall assembly design is also terrible. Finally, the quality of the fan is poor. The remote control is made of crappy plastics and is intermittent. I am so put off by this fan that I gave it away and will never buy another Hunter product.

I absolutely LOVE Amazon and will continue to use them, but I would not recommend buying this type of item from them. Why? Because by the time you realize what a piece of crap this item is...

Many problems with coming on by itself - junk
I just want to update my review - this fan wasn't working at first, it would come on several times a day by itself, either the light or the fan itself. Hunter sent me out a new part, but that didn't fix it. I called again, and they sent out another part - now the fan is working great now. It's been two full weeks and hasn't come on by itself, so I think it's fixed! The customer service was excellent.

I like the more "modern" look of this fan.

I've raised my "stars" rating to 4 since it is working now. It's not a 5 because of the initial problem, and one other design issue I don't like. The way the glass is installed over the light, it's very difficult to take off, as the metal ring with three screws in it holds the glass and needs to be removed, but you need to hold the glass at the same time. It's almost a two person job (on ladders!) to remove this, or you risk dropping the glass. Of course with a fluorescent light - I won't need to remove this very...

Creative SBS Vividspeakers are a colorful, energetic complement to any portable audio or video device for music, gaming, or watching movies. Works with desktop and notebook PCs, CD/MP3 Players, portable DVD players and any audio/video device with a
headphone jack.
Features:
* Compact dual driver stereo speaker: Space saving design allows set up virtually anywhere
* Perfectly complements your Zen Micro player or any fun colored audio/video devices
* Simple, single step connectivity to any audio/videodevice: Great sound in no time
* Headphone jack: Perfect for private audio enjoyment
Specifications:
Power Rating: 4 Watts Total RMS Power
2 Watts RMS per speaker (measured @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 110Hz 20kHz, two channels driven)
7 WattsTotal System Power
Frequency Response: 110Hz 20kHz
SNR: 77dB
Dual Driver Design: One active micro driver & one passive radiator
System Requirements:
Notebook PC, MP3, CD/MD player, or any audio/video device with headphone jack
Jelly Belly TM Cotton candy maker with 6 disposable cones, 500 watts.500GB Canvio Slim Portable External Hard Drive (Silver); Specification: Capacity: 500GB1, Interfaces: USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0), Interface Transfer Rate4: Up to 5 Gb/s (USB 3.0)5, Up to 480 Mb/s (USB 2.0), Speed: 5400 RPM, Average Seek Time: 12 ms, Cache Buffer: 8 MBThis Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker makes perfect rice every time. It automatically cooks the rice and then shifts to warm. Expand your rice repertoire from plain white to every kind from all over the world--brown, wild, basmati, jasmine and more. Nonstick bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe. Comes with steaming basket, rice paddle and measuring container.6-Piece Steak Set, round tip, wavy edge (40503), black polypropylene handleBionaire BAP825WO-U HEPA-Type Tower Air Purifier with Remote Control... Freshen and clean thThe Hunter Palermo 52-Inch Ceiling Fan lets you circulate air with style. By combining the beauty of 19th-century craftsmanship and 21st-century technology, this Energy Star-rated ceiling fan integrates well with any decor and can save you up to 47% on cooling costs when used instead of a traditional air conditioner.

Meeting Energy Star standards, the fan shaves up to 33-percent off energy bills while providing year-round comfort. View larger.

Hunter 21628 Palermo 52-Inch Ceiling Fan

With rich wood tones and an energy-efficient construction, the Palermo is both stylish and smart.
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It features the convenience of three-position mounting and the luxury of quiet operation.

Circulates Air to Make Your Home Comfortable
Because your home is where you rest, recharge, and gather with friends and family, it should be a place of extraordinary comfort. The Palermo helps create a space where air circulates freely, which helps improve your room's overall air flow and keeps the temperature at a pleasant level. And unlike air conditioners, it won't artificially cool your air with chemicals. It simply keeps the air moving, which can make all the difference during both warm and cool months.

Complements Your Style and Keeps Noise at a Minimum
Designed to enhance any decor, the Palermo features five reversible Cherry/Maple blades, and it is finished in nickel for a clean, contemporary look. Ideal for larger rooms, this fan accepts a 22-watt compact fluorescent bulb (not included). And best of all, the Palermo has a WhisperWind motor, which means it produces very little noise as the blades rotate.

Energy Star Rated to Save You Money
Thanks to its integrated fluorescent bowl light, this fan is beautiful, earning it the Energy Star label. The Energy Star label is reserved only for products that offer superior energy performance. These products generally save you up to 33% on your heating and cooling costs when compared to models that do not have the Energy Star label. With Energy Star products, the benefits are clear: you'll use less energy, spend less money, and worry less about harming the environment.

Easy-to-Install, Low-Maintenance Design for Years of Use
The Palermo is user-friendly and requires only minimum maintenance. It installs quickly and easily with the included screws and offers the convenience of three-position mounting (flush, standard, or angled).

The Palermo comes with a remote control and a lifetime warranty.

About Hunter: A History of Home Comfort
Long before there was air conditioning, or even widespread use of electricity, people around the world counted on Hunter ceiling fans for cool comfort. Today, Hunter combines its heritage of 19th-century craftsmanship with 21st-century innovation to create ceiling fans of unmatched quality, style, and performance. In fact, Hunter makes sure all of its home comfort products--ceiling fans, air purifiers, humidifiers, thermostats, portable fans, and bath exhaust fans--are as tough on the inside as they are beautiful on the outside.

What's in the Box
Palermo fan with five blades, 22-watt bowl light fixture, 22-watt compact fluorescent bulb, and remote control.

Palermo Ceiling Fans
21627 52" Brushed Nickel with Cherry/Maple Blades	21628 52" Brushed Bronze with Black/Walnut Blades

Whisper wind motor
22-Watt bowl light fixture
Uses one 22-Watt compact fluorescent bulb-included
Remote control included
Energy star rated

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Avanti AC/DC Superconductor Refrigerator, Model# SHP1712SDC

Decent
The fridge arrived with several large dents as other reviewers have mentioned they only include 1/4 inch of Styrofoam for packaging. It also would not turn on... upon further inspection I could see the internal AC hot and common connections were disconnected so I opened it up and plugged those back in.

I put a remote temperature sensor in the fridge and let it cool to 32 degrees (cold as it will get on high) then put a 20 oz pop bottle in that was full of 80F degree water. It took 3 hours to cool to below 40 degrees and it actually warmed the air temp of the fridge up to 42 at one point. If you put a lot of room temp stuff in there I imagine it would take at least 24 hours to cool it all.

Pros:
-Lightweight (really easy to move it only weighs like 23 pounds)
-Efficient (pulls less than 100 watts and keeps stuff cold)
-AD/DC modes is nice
-No moving parts except for heatsink fan and coldsink fan.
-Lots of space, due to the lightweight...

Avanti AC/DC Rerigerator
I have used this fridge once in my new custom goat trailer with living quarters. Worked very well on DC power in the trailer and AC in the house for a test run. My only complaint is that the product was dented when shipped. We determined the dents would not effect operation and therefore not worth sending back to manufacturer. The unit runs fine, just the housing was dinged.

Like everyone said...
Just received our Avanti fridge for one of our truck drivers. Like everyone said, it came with some dented corners and beat up box but it seems to work fine in the house on an A/C test run. For the price, seems like a great little fridge. We'll see how it holds up to the highway miles.

This Avanti refrigerator provides 1.7 cu. ft. of refrigeration capacity with powerful, efficient superconductor cooling technology. Operates on 115V AC or 12V DC power with included 12V adapter. Compact unit is designed for semi-trucks, boats, RVs, dormitories, offices, hotels and more. Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 18 3/4 x 17 x 20 1/4, Power Cord (ft.): 6

Features full-range temperature control, soft interior light with on/off switch and auto defrost
Tall bottle rack on door holds a 2-liter bottle
Adjustable, removable shelf
Stainless steel door has reversible swing
Includes 5-ft. AC power cord and 6-ft. DC power cord

Portable Sweater Clothes Lint Remover Fuzz Pill Shaver - Worldwide

This product can help you to remove the particles on the surface and dust in the fabrics.Description:It can removes lint, fuzz, pill from clothesIt's powered by 2 AA batteries(Not Included)Compact in size, easy to hold and useIt's made of lightweight plastic, convenient to carrySize(L x W x H): Approx. 75 x 74 x 39mm(3 x 2.9 x 1.5 inch)Color: White and pinkPackage Includes:1 x portable fuzz removerKeywords: Lint removers, fluff remover, clothes shaver, lint shaver, fabric shaver, sweater shaver

Haier HLP21N 6.6-Pound Pulsator Wash with Stainless Steel Tub

What to know before you buy: capacity
I estimate that I have used this washer for 4 loads each week since buying from J&R in early October, 2006. I live in a studio in New York and bought this one because (1) it has a sink adapter, which the front-loading 14.3-lb model didn't seem to include and (2) at 17.5 inches wide/deep, it fit through my bathroom door, which the front-loading 14.3-lb model (at 20.5 inches wide) wouldn't.

Out of the box, you have to install an included metal pan at the bottom. Install it so that it is convex: there's a reason that the legs are so high. One of the problems I had during installation was that one of the screws holding this metal pan to the body comes very close to a clamp holding the gooseneck drain tube as it exits the body. The clamp had fallen out of position, and the end of the screw is close to where the clamp goes. I don't think I was ever in danger of puncturing the drainage tube, but it's something to watch out for.

You need a place to hang the drainage...

Good, very finicky, better than using the common
I've saved a lot of money using this rather than paying the apartment common wash fee. I would buy it again if nothing was better on the market, but there are a few cons that you should know about, and a few tips I'll share at the end of the review:

- You can't really leave the apartment while running it. The water outflow hose can come loose and water can dump into your bathroom. See tips.

- You can't run it at "high" water level. Leave it on "medium". My best guess is that the water sensor works like a "brita" filter -- it counts spins of a water-wheel to estimate the amount of water in the tub. This is not very accurate and on the "high" setting, the tank will overflow and dump water on the floor.

- It often requires intervention once during the wash cycle. It stops and reports an unbalanced load, which can start an endless fight to rebalance the wash. It's not an overfill issue -- it's a pure balance issue. This happens on 30% of my loads. See tips...

How did I live in New York City for ten years without this?
No seriously, how have I been living in apartments for a decade without this machine? Through single and couple-dom life, I've been dragging my clothes to the local (and not-so local) laundromat resulting in frantic minutes scrounging for quarters, two hours of boredom, whites slowly turning yellow in those questionable big machines and a less-than-enthused significant other. Sometimes, I would just give up and wash those needed socks or undershirt in the shower praying they would dry hung up overnight. It was one of those nights that I finally had had enough and the boy started scouring the internet for a solution.

This machine is *my* miracle of modern technology and has significantly improved my life in quantifiable hours - and I bet has saved me money in the long run (if you consider it's five dollars per `big' wash load at the laudromat, and they only have `big' load machines.)

At about 2 1/2 feet high and 17 inches wide, this machine easily plugs into a...

Haier's 1.0 cu. ft. compact Pulsator Washer provides the convenience of at-home laundry facilities for spaces where full-size machines are not an option. It is ideal for small apartments, mobile homes, and other places where space is limited. This model features a durable stainless steel tub and gives you a choice of Heavy, Normal, or Quick Wash cycles and Low, Medium, or High water levels for the perfect combination every time. The unit plugs into any standard household 120-Volt outlet and connects quickly and easily to any sink. Get the best fit with the included fill and drain hoses and Quick-Connect sink adapter. It also offers optimum portability since it can be easily rolled away for storage. All this plus quiet operation adds up to the ultimate in compact laundry solutions.

Small Yet Powerful

This easy-to-use, compact washer features a durable stainless steel tub and uses a pulsator system rather than a traditional agitator to create a powerful and effective wash action without the twisting and pulling that an agitator can cause. The absence of an agitator also frees up additional space in the wash tub to provide you with maximum wash load capacity. The pulsating action results in superb cleaning performance in a non-abrasive wash environment. It is gentler on clothes as well, making it excellent for items such as cloth diapers, baby clothes, and delicate.

Digital Controls

Choose from Heavy, Normal, or Quick Wash cycles and Low, Medium, or High electronically controlled water levels on a simple touch pad to get the perfect combination for your load every time. The electronic controls include a pause button should you need to interrupt the cycle for any reason, and a clear viewing window at the top lets you check on your laundry. LED indicator lights clearly display the cycle status, and an end-of-cycle signal alerts you when clothes are clean and ready to be removed.

Easy, No-Fuss Installation

This compact washer doesn’t just fit into small spaces; it connects quickly and easily to any sink. Get the best fit with the included fill and drain hoses and Quick Connect sink adapter. Because the unit plugs into any standard household 120-Volt outlet it can be used virtually anywhere in your living space—no need for specialized or complicated electrical connections. All this plus outstanding portability adds up to the ultimate in compact laundry solutions.

Haier HLP140E 2-3/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Tumble Vented Dryer

Independence!
I have only had this dryer for about 10 days now, but I'm very happy with it! There is one other review for this dryer and in it they say it takes a long time for the clothes to dry... this is true. But I think it's to be expected since this dryer can simply be plugged into any outlet unlike a normal dryer. So, smaller dryer... less power... longer drying time. The reason I'm giving this unit 5 stars is because if getting out the laundry mat is as important to you as it was to me, then the extra drying time is more than acceptable. Also, this dryer is VERY QUITE, simple to use and set up. For the first 5 loads I just had the machine sitting on the floor near a window - I didn't even have the hose out the window. It did get my apartment a little warm and humid (not since I've put the hose out the window of course), but I'm just making the point that it is very easy to set up.

How long does it take to dry clothes? I'm still trying to get all the drying times down myself. But...

well packaged and dries well.

Does what it's supposed to do in a convinent size!
I have a model of this I bought about a year ago--it looks slightly different than the one pictured here but has the same model number.

That said, this dryer is GREAT. It does take a while to dry clothes, but I got it to go along with the haier portable washer, and it dries one load in the time it takes another load to wash when I use the power wash setting, so that's pretty good.

However, the automatic settings really don't work that well--like a previous poster, I recommend using the timed dry options.

I also don't have the dryer vented to the outside--I instead purchased an indoor lint trap thing. I don't know that it really does much, but the dryer doesn't seem to release a lot of lint into my apartment. The dryer does add some heat and humidity to the apartment, but that's great in the fall/winter. Not so much in the summer, but it still beats having to go to the laundromat.

If you live in an apartment or somewhere that doesn't have...

Connects to any 120-Volt outlet and matches any Haier Portable Washer. Just mount to a wall and you're set. 4 dryer cycle settings, 3 temperature settings, and drying timer.

Compact 1100-watt tumble dryer with 2-3/5-cubic-foot drum
Digital touch-control panel; 4 dry cycles; 3 temperature settings; timer
Coordinates with Haier portable washers; plugs in to any 120-volt outlet
Removable interior lint filter; rear venting; wall-hanging bracket included
Measures 16-3/4 by 24-4/5 by 27 inches

GE GSD2100VBB 2100 24" Black Full Console Dishwasher - Energy Star

Don't compare to more expensive models, and this one is great!
After comparing various dishwashers - from low-end, $200 models in a a "scratch and dent" sale to mid and upper range ($1500, which felt ridiculous), we settled on this model for a couple reasons. First, it was available to purchase from ABT which is one of the best places to buy appliances in the country even if you live a couple thousand miles away from their showroom. And second, its a very basic and very good priced machine.

Then, a few days after ordering, it got delivered. Arrived in perfect condition and was ready to be hooked up. Overall, hooking it up was very easy, but one of the reasons this gets 4 stars rather than 5 is because there's an elbow connector that you have to buy but it's not included. It's a $2 part. Other manufacturers do the same thing, but it's rather ridiculous - just include the thing! So, after a trip to Lowe's to get the elbow connector, everything hooked up easily and was ready to go! Note that it also doesn't come with a power cord,...

received GE instead of kitchenaid and am very happy
Amazon page is very messed up, so I ordered a kitchenaid dishwasher and got a GE. I am very happy with the GE. It is a simple machine, no bells and whistles and I did not get taken to the cleaners. The price was for the GE. I highly recommend this dishwasher as it is not noisy, but fairly quiet. Cleans really well and like I said simple to use

Not so Hot, Really
We have this unit in our home, and it was put in for us by the listing agent... It does not get that warm inside, so I have no idea how well it sanitizes the dishes. I can ope it on the hot cycle and grab a piece of silverware. If you have a dishwasher worth anything you should not be able to do this.

And it is odd to me that it does not hold as many dishes as a normal 24 inch machine, but the trays are not well designed especially the top tray.

I would not have bought this cheap thing, and I wish that they would have left the old 70s/80s model machine even though it did not match the other appliances.

Buy a better model.

GE 24 " Black Built-In Dishwasher - GSD2100BK/ 4-level PowerScrub Wash System/ Two-Stage Filtration With ExtraFine Filter/ Piranha Hard Food Disposer/ QuietPower Motor/ Black Finish

12-Place Settings
5 Wash Cycles
4-Level PowerScrub
Hard Food Disposer
64 dBA Silence Rating